Ex-Muslim Voices
Pakistan Blasphemy Accusations Now Begin With a Screenshot | Voices
Voices: Pakistan blasphemy cases increasingly start online, endangering ex-Muslims, minorities and anyone who posts the wrong words.
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Humanism
Himalayan Floods Demand a Humanist Response, Not Just Prayers | Column
Column: The Himalayan floods that killed hundreds call for a humanist response grounded in aid, science and shared responsibility.
Opinion
Big Tech Child Safety Cannot Be Bought for $17 Billion | Opinion
Opinion: Big Tech child safety needs enforced design limits, not just Meta's $17 billion settlement over teen social media addiction.
Atheism
Blasphemy Laws Still Silence the Non-Religious in 2026 | Column
Column: Blasphemy laws still jail atheists and minorities worldwide, even as the UK and Northern Ireland move to repeal them.
Culture
GTA 6 Gameplay Revealed at Last, With November Release Locked In
GTA 6 gameplay arrived in a long Rockstar showcase, confirming a 19 November 2026 release and dual protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Weighs Mecca Defence Pact in Test of Foreign Ties
Bangladesh will positively consider the Mecca defence pact if invited, the foreign minister says, in a delicate test of India ties.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin August Rally Tops $81,000 in Best Month Since 2017
The Bitcoin August rally briefly topped $81,000, its best August since 2017, as ETF inflows pushed markets into extreme greed.
Science and Technology
Meta Teen Settlement Reaches $17 Billion in Landmark Addiction Case
The Meta teen settlement will pay up to $17 billion and add curfews and time limits for under-18 users on Facebook and Instagram.
International
Gaza Ceasefire Plan Still Alive, Trump Envoy Warns of Next War
The Gaza ceasefire plan has not stalled, Trump's peace envoy told the UN, warning the alternative to the deal is the next war.
News
Nepal Tibet Floods Kill Hundreds as Glacier Collapse Unleashes Torrent
Nepal Tibet floods kill nearly 400 and leave over 1,400 missing after a Himalayan glacier collapse sends water down the Trishuli.
Ex-Muslim Voices
Iran Executions Surge as Group Trials Feed the Gallows | Voices
Iran executions have surged past 900 this year, with group trials sending protesters to the gallows. A column on conscience.
Opinion
Robotaxis Are Taking Over Las Vegas. Cheer Carefully | Opinion
Opinion: Nevada just cleared thousands of robotaxis for Las Vegas. The rollout deserves scrutiny, not blind applause.
Culture
Whitney Biennial 2026 Closes After a Divisive Run
The Whitney Biennial 2026 has closed after five months, capping a survey that again split opinion over American art.
Cryptocurrency
SEC Crypto Rules Lift Ether ETFs as Framework Takes Shape
New SEC crypto rules propose a capital-raising framework as Ether ETFs pull in fresh inflows and prices hold near highs.
Science and Technology
Amazon Drone Delivery Set to Reach Nearly 500 Cities
Amazon drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 US cities and towns by late 2026, a sixfold jump that tests skies and rules.